Delve into the flavors of Japan with this Keto Okonomiyaki! This savory pancake brings the delightful taste of a traditional okonomiyaki with a keto twist. Perfectly low-carb, this dish features a delicious combination of crispy bacon, tender cabbage, and a mix of flavorful toppings, bringing a nutritious yet indulgent main course to your plate.
Ingredients
🧈 1 tablespoon butter, softened
🧀 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
🌰 2 tablespoons almond flour
🌾 1 tablespoon flax meal
🧂 ½ teaspoon baking powder
🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt
🥚 1 large egg
🥬 3 ounces green cabbage, shredded
🥓 2 slices bacon, thickly sliced and chopped
🥫 ¼ cup mayonnaise
🍶 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
🍅 1 ½ tablespoons sugar-free BBQ sauce (brand detail unclear from a visible red bottle)
🌿 ½ tablespoon seaweed flakes or nori flakes
🐟 1 tablespoon bonito flakes
Instructions
1- Mayonnaise Sauce Preparation:
- Combine ¼ cup mayonnaise with 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar in a small ceramic mixing bowl and stir until smooth.
2- Batter Preparation:
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of softened butter, 1 tablespoon of softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons almond flour, 1 tablespoon flax meal, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Stir until the mixture is crumbly and well-blended.
3- Incorporate Egg:
- Add 1 large egg to your crumble mixture.
- Stir until you achieve a smooth and consistent batter.
4- Add Cabbage:
- Fold in 3 ounces of shredded cabbage.
- Ensure it’s well-coated with batter.
5- Cook Bacon:
- Using a preheated non-stick skillet on a portable gas stove, cook the chopped slices of bacon until they reach a slight crisp without overbrowning.
6- Form Pancake:
- Spread the cabbage batter evenly over the bacon to form a pancake.
7- Cooking - First Side:
- Cover the skillet with a glass lid and cook the pancake for 5–7 minutes.
8- Flip and Cook - Second Side:
- Once the edges are loosened, flip the pancake using a spatula.
- Cook the other side for another 5–7 minutes covered until golden brown.
9- Serving and Garnishing:
- Transfer the pancake to a serving plate.
- Evenly spread 1 ½ tablespoons of sugar-free BBQ sauce over the top.
- Use a squeeze bottle to drizzle the prepared mayonnaise sauce in a decorative manner.
- Garnish the pancake with 1 tablespoon of bonito flakes and ½ tablespoon seaweed or nori flakes.
10- Serve:
- Cut the pancake into quarters and enjoy immediately.
Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
Total Time: 20-29 minutes
Servings: 2
Nutrition per Serving:
- Calories: 487.38
- Fats: 45.02g
- Net Carbs: 4.16g
- Protein: 10.32g
Equipment: - Mixing bowls (ceramic and large)
- Skillet/Frying pan (non-stick)
- Portable gas stove
- Spatula
- Squeeze bottle for mayonnaise (recommended)
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
Cooking Tips
- Use high-quality non-stick pans to prevent the batter from sticking.
- Customize toppings as preferred, adding cheese or other proteins if desired for non-keto options.
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